Health

Tesco becomes latest supermarket to pull chicken from shelves

Tesco is recalling cooked chicken products over salmonella fears, joining Waitrose, Aldi and Sainsbury's in asking customers to return items.

Could Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 cause another Covid-19 surge?

Two new Omicron strains are causing a rise in Covid-19 cases in South Africa and UK health officials are watching closely.

£50,000 appeal to help Stratford man get MS treatment in Mexico

James Monks, who was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in February, is not eligible for treatment on the NHS.

Omicron XE being watched by scientists as cases double

Cases of new Covid-19 variant Omicron XE have doubled in a fortnight with most in the south and east of England, but is this sharp rise a concern?

More advice for parents as hepatitis cases in children spread

Medics, investigating a mystery rise in hepatitis illness in children, issue more advice for parents as cases are detected in Europe and the US.

Stratford's minor injuries unit to reopen, NHS announces

Staffing shortages delayed the reopening of services.

Planning permission granted for new medical centre in Shipston

The project will provide new facilities on the Ellen Badger Hospital site.

What is Deltacron and how fast is it spreading?

Covid cases are rising rapidly again and among them may be a new variant – but what is Deltacron, where is it and how worried should we be?

Covid cases rising in over 55s

Covid cases are rising in people aged 55 and over, with the latest REACT virus study picking up its second highest prevalence rate since 2020.

Hospital unit's £3.2million upgrade

Warwick Hospital has refurbished its Endoscopy unit as it looks to meet a growing demand for its services.

NHS staff shortages will keep Stratford's MIU closed for now

South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust has provided an update on the hospital unit.

Stratford couple's appeal after baby Poppy was born premature weighing just 900g

Bella Kuepper and James Gee are raising money for premature baby unit charity BURPS.

Town needs MIU to reopen at hospital

There is currently no set date for the minor injuries unit at Stratford Hospital to reopen.

£7,000 appeal to help Stratford eight-year-old get vital medical treatment

The medical care Szymon Wierzbicki needs isn’t available on the NHS and his family have launched a fundraising campaign to help him.

Masks on or off? Face coverings no longer mandatory but still recommended in many areas

Wearing a face mask is no longer a legal requirement as laws governing their use lapsed at midnight.

Back to Plan A: Everything you need to know

With coronavirus cases falling England is heading back to Plan A, but what are the restrictions being eased and how will they affect you?

£10 test at Stratford Specsavers saved my life

Matt Beacham thanks his lucky stars every day now after a scan revealed he needed urgent medical attention.

Major changes to Covid testing from today

There are big changes to testing rules for asymptomatic Covid patients from today - here's all you need to know.

From being close to being killed to helping Warwickshire's young people

Being attacked with a screwdriver saw Steven Russell turn his life around and start to help others.

Warwickshire cancer patients face two-month wait to start treatment

This region is the seventh-worst performing in the country, when it comes to cancer patients.

Covid Omicron case numbers for the Stratford and Warwick districts

The latest data shows confirmed cases in each local authority area.

Health

Tesco becomes latest supermarket to pull chicken from shelves

Could Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 cause another Covid-19 surge?

Could Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 cause another Covid-19 surge?

£50,000 appeal to help Stratford man get MS treatment in Mexico

£50,000 appeal to help Stratford man get MS treatment in Mexico

Omicron XE being watched by scientists as cases double

Omicron XE being watched by scientists as cases double

More advice for parents as hepatitis cases in children spread

More advice for parents as hepatitis cases in children spread

Stratford's minor injuries unit to reopen, NHS announces

Stratford's minor injuries unit to reopen, NHS announces

Planning permission granted for new medical centre in Shipston

Planning permission granted for new medical centre in Shipston

What is Deltacron and how fast is it spreading?